Anonymous activists torch central Athens Christmas tree on New Year’s Eve with makeshift flame thrower, in solidarity with Palestine.
The gesture is in response to Bethlehem’s cancellation of Christmas and the international call to take action on New Years Eve, in solidarity with Palestine.
The action took place in the touristic centre of Athens. Nearby, champagne glasses overflowing with ignorance were enjoyed, while flames of rage engulfed the fake Christmas tree. For the principled among us, this season’s many trees and decorations failed to symbolise Christmas, but rather served as a reminder of the fake humanity and capitalistic individualism that alllows people to ‘celebrate’ while the Zionists continue their genocidal campaign against Palestinians in Gaza and bomb the birthplace of Jesus.
This year, the only bright lights in Gaza are from light bombs and the glow of white phosphorous. The fiery nature of the action in Athens, is intended to express radical solidarity with the Palestinian resistance. Since October 7, the military victories of the resistance in Gaza have been countless, meanwhile the occupation continues to suffer heavy losses to it war machine and fascist soldiers. May 2024 be the year we see the Resistance liberate Palestine, from the river to the sea.